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How much does a postal service mail carrier make in Fort Smith?

$63,380a year

Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area. That is $30.47 an hour or $5,282 a month.

Hourly
$30.47
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
31 of 381
Jobs in the area
210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,390Median: $63,380Highest 10%: $81,040
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,390$20.38
25th$48,940$23.53
Median$63,380$30.47
75th$81,000$38.94
90th$81,040$38.96

Other cities in Arkansas

Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers.

Jonesboro, AR$63,140
Little Rock, AR$62,070
Fayetteville, AR$59,880
Hot Springs, AR$59,400
Memphis, TN$58,910
Texarkana, TX$55,930
Postal Service Mail Carrier salary in Arkansas Postal Service Mail Carrier salary in all states

Related jobs in Fort Smith

Same field, median yearly pay.

Postal Service Clerk$59,490
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$57,130
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$50,220
Production$48,560
Cargo and Freight Agent$46,470
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$45,300
Bookkeeping$45,010
Loan Interviewer and Clerk$41,770
Billing and Posting Clerk$41,080
Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$40,970
Salaries for every job in Fort Smith, AR

Frequently asked questions

How much does a postal service mail carrier make an hour in Fort Smith?

The median hourly pay in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area is $30.47 ($63,380 a year).

Do postal service mail carriers make more in Fort Smith than the national average?

Yes: $63,380 against $60,550 nationally, 5% more.

How does Fort Smith compare with the rest of Arkansas?

The median in Arkansas is $59,700, so Fort Smith pays 6% more.

Where does Fort Smith rank for postal service mail carrier pay?

31 of 381 metro areas with data.

How much does a postal service mail carrier make starting out in Fort Smith?

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,040 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.